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Poster for Lizzie

2018 | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Dolores Claiborne or State of Grace, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $845K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 122K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Craig William Macneill

  • Chloë SevignyLizzie Borden
  • Kristen StewartBridget "Maggie" Sullivan
  • Jamey SheridanAndrew Borden
  • Fiona ShawAbby Borden
  • Kim DickensEmma Borden
  • Denis O'HareJohn Morse
  • Jeff PerryAndrew Jennings
  • Jody MatzerDeputy Fleet
  • Daniel WachsDr. Bowen
  • Roscoe SandlinJudge Blaisdell